IL · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Peoria, IL

The median radiologic technologist pay in the Peoria area is $33.27 per hour ($69,190 a year), with the typical range running from $29.96 to $39.44. 8 open roles with published pay are listed for Peoria. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Peoria. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Peoria.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Peoria, IL

The metro median is 11% below the Illinois statewide median of $37.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 360 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Peoria metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.79$57,80026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.96$62,32020% below U.S. median
Median$33.27$69,19011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.44$82,0406% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.62$82,4106% above U.S. median

How Peoria ranks

  • 179th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 150th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 6 Illinois metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Peoria

  • Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.27 median hour buys what $36.47 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Peoria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,198
  • Per year: $59,886
  • Per month: $4,990

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Peoria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Peoria

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel radiologic technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Peoria

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Normal, IL36 mi$32.27/hr53,304
Bloomington, IL39 mi$32.27/hr79,232
Springfield, IL66 mi$32.03/hr112,949
Decatur, IL72 mi$37.45/hr68,763
Davenport, IA76 mi$30.75/hr100,938
Champaign, IL83 mi$35.78/hr91,961

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Peoria

Peoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Peoria, IL?

Radiologic Technologists in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $33.27 per hour, about $69,190 a year. The middle half earn between $29.96 and $39.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Peoria a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?

Peoria ranks 150th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 179th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Peoria?

We list 8 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Peoria. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Peoria.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria as a radiologic technologist?

ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Peoria?

The federal per diem benchmark in Peoria is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Peoria?

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Your Rad Tech pay reportPeoria, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 13 postings$31.46/ hr$27–$48
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationJoliet, IL · 11 postings$34.83/ hr$25–$54
  • Advocate HealthOrland Park, IL · 4 postings$34.45/ hr$27–$43
  • MercyIllinois · 3 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$33.50High$43

39 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 39 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiology TechnologistPermanent
    $26.55–$39.85/ hour
    Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL · posted yesterday
  2. Radiology TechPermanent
    $26.35–$38.17/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL · posted yesterday

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